‘Alice @ Wonderland’ opens Thursday in Blanchard

‘Alice @ Wonderland’ opens Thursday in Blanchard

BLANCHARD — Lewis Carroll’s legendary "Wonderland" gets a taste of the 21st century in Out of the Woods Family Theater's "Alice @ Wonderland," a modern twist on a timeless tale.

Follow a contemporary Alice (Marina Hergert) as she tumbles down the rabbit hole into the topsy-turvy world of Wonderland, cell phone in hand. You’ll meet all of the traditional characters you know and love, including the Mad Hatter (Destry Hergert), the Cheshire Cat (played by both Rachel Tyler and Dakota Hergert) and the Queen of Hearts (Caitlyn Lawler), but how will Alice navigate their world without any WiFi? Praised for its humor and style, this rollicking and relevant retelling will appeal to both children and adults.

The script was written by Jonathan Yukich and produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colo. Directed by Mark Miller, the cast includes 26 talented teen and young adult actors from Blanchard, Rathdrum, Spirit Lake, Athol, Newport, Oldtown and Priest River.

Performances will be held in the Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Lane, Blanchard. Show times are Thursday and next Friday at 7 p.m. and March 7 and 8 at 3 p.m. Tickets are available at the door: $5 for adults, $3 for youths and special rates for families. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain.

Sunday shows are usually standing-room-only, so plan to attend one of the earlier performances for the most comfortable viewing experience.

Out of the Woods Family Theater is a program of the Blanchard Community Arts Program through Blanchard Area Seniors InCorporated (BASIC).

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Info: www.outofthewoods familytheater.com